RAJIB KUMAR JENA
Kumar
PUNE,MH
Summary
To partner with CEO, COO, CMO, CFO of manufacturing organisations in architecting future ready digital enterprises that integrate operations, supply chain, finance, and customer ecosystems into a unified, high-performance model. Strategic transformation leader with 40+ years of experience across aerospace, automotive, and large-scale manufacturing enterprises. Trusted advisor to CEOs and leadership teams in driving ERP transformations, Industry 4.0 adoption, operational excellence, and cultural change. Proven track record in SAP ECC & S/4 HANA implementation, IoT enablement, TPM deployment, Lean Manufacturing, analytics-driven governance, and enterprise-wide Business Process Re-engineering. Strategic Transformation Leader specialising in architecting future-ready digital enterprises for manufacturing organisations. Drives ERP transformations, Industry 4.0 adoption, and operational excellence through comprehensive expertise in SAP S/4 HANA, IoT enablement, and Lean Manufacturing. Partners with CEOs to integrate operations, supply chain, finance, and customer ecosystems into high-performance models. Strategic Transformation Leader with Expertise in architecting future ready digital enterprise for manufacturing organisations. Drives ERP transformations, Industry 4.0 adoptions, and operational; excellence through comprehensive knowledge in SAP S4 HANA, IoT enablement, and lean manufacturing.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant Digital Transformation, Delivery Excellence
TransExcel Consulting
09.2020 - Current
- Advising CEOs on ERP roadmap, cloud strategy, Industry 4.0 architecture, and digital value realization.
- Implemented SAP S/4 HANA, ARIBA, and e-WMS across multiple enterprises. EWMS for Asian Paints, Kirloskar Brothers, Grasim, Almarai, Wipro Consumer, Ariba for Valvoline, Dr Reddy's Labs
- Architected Vendor, Dealer, and Customer Portals integrated with SAP platforms. This enabled transparency, ASN creation and other downstream automation ( S M Auto, Pune Polymers, PTPL, Yazaki )
- Designed NPDS systems leveraging SAP PS, PP, FICO & MM for structured innovation governance. (Autoline, Pune Polymer, Oswal Castings).
- Completely automated the inbound system of S M Auto, from gate pass creation to Bill passing covering QA , Quantity Unloading and GRN in between; thereby increasing the employee productivity by 5X
Vice President – IT & Digital Transformation
Bajaj Auto Ltd.
07.2000 - 08.2020
- Led enterprise-wide SAP ECC transformation and large-scale Business Process Re-engineering.
- Built India’s first fully integrated automotive e-commerce ecosystem linking DMS, Finance, Insurance, Accessories, and Delivery lifecycle.
- Developed Vendor Portal (SAP Web-Dynpro) connecting 300+ suppliers directly to SAP backbone.
- Created Digital Dealer & Customer Portals enhancing front-end B2B & B2C integration.
- Launched Bajaj Auto customer apps enabling e-commerce, spares ordering, service booking & community engagement.
- Digitised spare parts ecosystem via online ordering system integrated with DMS.
- Transformed warehouse from SAP MM to SPP forecasting and SAP e-WMS integrated with Bastian WCS.
- Deployed SAP SuccessFactors enterprise-wide HR digitisation.
- Led Industry 4.0 initiatives deploying Altizon IoT and Siemens MES integration.
Deputy General Manager – Greenfield Plant Creation
Bajaj Auto Ltd.
02.1998 - 06.2000
- Led creation of benchmark world-class two-wheeler manufacturing facility.
- Erected Aluminium CNC Machining Shop, ABS Plastic Paint Shop, and Final Assembly Shop aligned to Toyota Production System.
- Embedded Japanese work ethos and productivity discipline; introduced TPM as performance cornerstone.
- Converted rocky terrain into compact, globally benchmarked manufacturing facility attracting continuous industry visits.
Senior Manager – Shops
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.
06.1982 - 01.1998
- Led MiG engine manufacturing programs under Russian collaboration.
- Introduced CNC programming and machining innovations.
- Institutionalised Quality Circles ensuring defect-free defence equipment delivery.
- Built disciplined shopfloor culture of operational excellence.
Education
MBA - Finance, Sales & Marketing
Xavier Institute of Management
Bhubaneswar 04.2001 -
M.Tech - Production & Aerospace Engg
IIT Chennai
03-1984
B.Tech - undefined
NIT Rourkela
Skills
Strategic planning
Team building
Leadership excellence
Risk management
Digital transformation
ERP implementation
Project management
Cloud strategy
Business process re-engineering
SAP S/4 HANA
Industry 40 architecture
Data analytics
Change management
Risk assessment
Stakeholder engagement
Vendor management
Team building and training
Time-management
Decision making
Active listening
Team Leadership
Interpersonal communication
Persuasive communication
Strategic thinking
Negotiation
Timeline
Consultant Digital Transformation, Delivery Excellence
TransExcel Consulting
09.2020 - Current
MBA - Finance, Sales & Marketing
Xavier Institute of Management
04.2001 -
Vice President – IT & Digital Transformation
Bajaj Auto Ltd.
07.2000 - 08.2020
Deputy General Manager – Greenfield Plant Creation
Bajaj Auto Ltd.
02.1998 - 06.2000
Senior Manager – Shops
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.
06.1982 - 01.1998
B.Tech - undefined
NIT Rourkela
M.Tech - Production & Aerospace Engg
IIT Chennai
AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS
Wilkinson Sword Award – Best Management Trainee, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Recognised for pioneering SAP, TPM, Industry 4.0 , Digital Dealer Systems & E-Commerce for Vehicle Sales Service & Spares, Mentor to manufacturing leaders in digital & operational transformation domains
EXECUTIVE HIGHLIGHTS
- Architect of India’s first end-to-end two-wheeler digital commerce ecosystem integrating Dealer Management System, Bajaj Auto Finance (loan provisioning), and Bajaj Allianz (insurance) enabling complete online booking, test drives, payments, loan & insurance availing, accessories selection, and home delivery post RTO registration.
- Pioneered large-scale Vendor Portal (300+ vendors) on SAP Web-Dynpro fully integrated to backend SAP — still operational and value generating. Leveraged this knowledge further to create an external vendor portal system for S M Auto limited; well-integrated to backend SAP ECC system. This enabled transparency, ASN creation and other downstream automation
- Built digital B2B & B2C front-end ecosystems including Bajaj Auto mobile apps for e-commerce, spares ordering, service booking, and customer engagement.
- Created Online Electronic Spare Parts Ordering System integrated to DMS for seamless dealer spares procurement.
- Designed NPDS (New Product Development System) applications in SAP S/4 HANA to track project cost and timelines across stakeholders (Autoline, Pune Polymer, Oswal Castings).
- Enabled S/4 HANA Public Cloud customer portal for Pune Polymer integrating customers directly into enterprise workflows.
- Completely automated the inbound system of S M Auto
MENTORING & ADVISORY OBJECTIVE
To partner with CEO, COO, CFO & CMO of manufacturing organisations in architecting future ready digital enterprises that integrate operations, supply chain, finance, and customer ecosystems into a unified, high-performance model.